Govs, Dangote Commit ₦66bn to Boost National Food Bank

State governors, private sector leaders, and development partners have pledged more than ₦66 billion to support a national food bank initiative championed by Oluremi Tinubu.

The commitments were announced during the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Abuja, aimed at addressing hunger and improving nutrition among vulnerable Nigerians.

Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, said the funding includes contributions from both public and private sectors.

The Aliko Dangote Foundation pledged ₦20 billion in food support over five years, while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited committed ₦10 billion within the same period.

The Federal Government also approved a ₦17 billion intervention fund to support the rollout of the programme nationwide.

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said governors are considering contributing additional funds to expand the initiative.

The programme will establish community-based food banks across local government areas, targeting children, pregnant women, and other vulnerable groups with nutritious, locally sourced food.

Officials say the initiative is part of broader efforts to tackle food insecurity and reduce malnutrition across Nigeria.